Popcorn vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between popcorn and sesame chicken?
- Popcorn is higher in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc, yet sesame chicken is higher in selenium and vitamin K.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 55% more.
- Popcorn has 13 times more manganese than sesame chicken. While popcorn has 1.113mg of manganese, sesame chicken has only 0.083mg.
- The amount of sodium in popcorn is lower.
We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +554.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +413.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1241% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +351.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2158.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 0.7g | 55% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.774g | 48% | |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.083mg | 45% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.925g | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 130mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 16.7µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 6.885g | 30% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 22mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.09mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.051mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 27.1µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 482mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.91mg | 20% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 10.7g | 18% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 26.88g | 17% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 14.25g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.225mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 3.96mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 73.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 83µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.267mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.41g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.31mg | 7% |
| Folate | 31µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 3.546g | 6% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 293kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 204mg | 4% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 14.33g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 5 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.3g | 4.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 299kcal | 204kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 26g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.1 | 4.3 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 15.98g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1189.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +273.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.4 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
10.7 g
Sucrose:
11.79 g
Glucose:
2.18 g
Fructose:
2.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +408.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1537.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3014.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2771.4% |
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